NEW DELHI: Young Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal jumped to the fifth position in the franchise's list of highest run-scorers during the IPL clash against the Mumbai Indians in Jaipur.
After facing a period of struggle to convert his starts into substantial scores, Jaiswal showcased his true potential by unleashing a flurry of boundaries and sixes against the Mumbai Indians' bowlers, crafting an unbeaten innings of 104 off just 60 balls. With nine fours and seven sixes, he powered his way to a remarkable strike rate of 173.33.
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In his 45 appearances for RR, Jaiswal has amassed a total of 1,397 runs at an impressive average of 32.48 and a formidable strike rate of 150.05, featuring two centuries and eight half-centuries, with a highest score of 124.
Comparatively, legendary Indian batter Rahul Dravid, often hailed as 'The Wall', accumulated 1,324 runs in 52 matches for RR, maintaining an average of 27.02 and a strike rate of 108.88, with seven half-centuries to his name.
At the top of RR's run-scoring charts is their skipper Sanju Samson, who boasts an impressive tally of 3,717 runs in 138 matches, averaging 31.50 with a strike rate of 139.78. Samson's illustrious record includes two centuries and 23 fifties, with his highest score being 119.
In the ongoing season, Jaiswal has accumulated 225 runs in just eight matches at an average of 32.14 and an impressive strike rate of 157.34, with a century to his name.
1/9:Sandeep Sharma nails fifer as Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians
<p>Sandeep Sharma nails fifer as Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians</p>AFP
2/9:Unbeaten 104
<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 104 led Rajasthan Royals to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, strengthening their position at the top of the IPL table.</p>AFP
3/9:Indian Bowlers shine
<p>Sandeep Sharma's remarkable 5-18 restricted Mumbai Indians to 179-9, supported by Yuzvendra Chahal's milestone achievement of claiming 200 IPL wickets at Rajasthan's home ground.</p>AFP
4/9:Sanju supports the cause
<p>Jaiswal's splendid innings, including nine fours and seven sixes, guided Rajasthan to victory alongside skipper Sanju Samson, who contributed 38 runs.</p>AFP
5/9:Proper cricketing shots
<p>Reflecting on his performance, Jaiswal emphasized the importance of focusing on proper cricketing shots and enjoying the game without overthinking.</p>AFP
6/9:Rampant RR
<p>Rajasthan Royals, one-time IPL champions, have now secured their seventh win in eight matches, building on their legacy established during the inaugural IPL season.</p>AFP
7/9:The Sharma-Chahal show
<p>Sandeep Sharma's five-wicket haul earned him the well-deserved title of man of the match, overshadowing Chahal's milestone as he dismantled Mumbai's batting lineup.</p>AFP
8/9:Chahal—a bit expensive
<p>Chahal's achievement was notable, despite conceding 48 runs in four overs, as he celebrated the milestone with teammates amidst the match's intensity.</p>AFP
9/9:Pandya's 100th IPL match
<p>Hardik Pandya's milestone 100th IPL match for Mumbai ended in disappointment as Rajasthan's strong performance left MI grappling with mistakes.</p>AFP(With inputs from ANI)
